Gas Gangrene
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When a wound or injury shows signs of rapid worsening, it is worth keeping gas gangrene in mind, a serious and fast-spreading infection in which certain bacteria destroy muscle tissue and produce gas within it.
Common causes: It usually appears in deep or contaminated wounds, where bacteria such as those of the Clostridium genus find conditions to multiply.
Common symptoms: Intense pain in the affected area, swelling, changes in skin color, and, at times, a crackling sensation beneath it.
When to see a doctor? It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. The internist takes part in evaluating this type of infection within comprehensive management; when a wound deteriorates rapidly, seeking help without delay is essential.
Data on 43 doctors who treat gas gangrene
Which specialist treats gas gangrene?
Gas gangrene is an emergency evaluated by an internist, who coordinates medical management together with the emergency team. If you have a wound with rapid swelling, severe pain, and a foul odor, seek immediate care. You can find this specialist here.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gas gangrene
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Frequently asked questions
What is gas gangrene?
When a wound or injury shows signs of rapid worsening, it is worth keeping gas gangrene in mind, a serious and fast-spreading infection in which certain bacteria destroy muscle tissue and produce gas within it.
Which doctor treats gas gangrene?
Gas gangrene is an emergency evaluated by an internist, who coordinates medical management together with the emergency team. If you have a wound with rapid swelling, severe pain, and a foul odor, seek immediate care. You can find this specialist here.